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GRE Frequent - Set 8

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
accentuate
verb
To make more noticeable
conjectural
adj.
Based on guesswork or incomplete evidence
convivial
adj.
Friendly and lively
decadent
adj.
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
egregious
adj.
Outstandingly bad or shocking
evanescent
adj.
Quickly fading or disappearing
flamboyant
adj.
Attracting attention due to confidence and stylishness
forestall
verb
To prevent something by taking action ahead of time
gainsay
verb
To deny or contradict a statement
galvanize
verb
To stimulate or excite into action
indiscriminate
adj.
Lacking careful choice or planning
innocuous
adj.
Not harmful or offensive
momentary
adj.
Lasting for a very short time
mundane
adj.
Lacking excitement or interest; dull
nettlesome
adj.
Causing irritation or annoyance
nullify
verb
To make something lose its value or effect
obviate
verb
To remove a need or difficulty
omnipresent
adj.
Present everywhere at the same time
oust
verb
To remove from a position or place
palpable
adj.
So intense as to seem almost tangible
perfidy
noun
Deceitfulness and untrustworthiness
profuse
adj.
Given, produced, or existing in large amounts
pugnacious
adj.
Eager or quick to argue or fight
sagacious
adj.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment
sanguine
adj.
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
scant
adj.
Barely sufficient or adequate
skullduggery
noun
Deceptive or dishonest behavior
trivial
adj.
Of little importance or value
utilitarian
adj.
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
vapid
adj.
Lacking liveliness or interest